The experts behind the country’s plan out of lockdowns have said Covid-19 will never be fully eradicated, nor will there ever be a ‘freedom day’.
The medical research institute forecasts that, with 70% vaccine coverage of the adult population and partial public health measures, there will be 385,983 symptomatic cases and 1457 deaths over six months.
In a statement released by the Doherty Institute ahead of new modelling expected to be presented to national cabinet on Friday, a spokesperson said it was important to note Covid-19 “won’t go away”, but it will be “easier to control”. Even at 80 per cent vaccination rates, testing will still be important. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio BrancaleoneBut, even after 80 per cent of the eligible population is vaccinated, Covid-19 will still need to be managed with some public health measures – test, trace, isolate and quarantine.
Back home, some state leaders are now arguing they won’t abide by the road map, because initial modelling was based on outbreaks with daily numbers of 30 and did not account for cases in excess of 800 currently being experienced in NSW. When 80 per cent of the population is vaccinated, lockdowns will be very specific. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dylan CokerIn the Covid-19 modelling from the Doherty Institute, opening the country up at 70 per cent vaccine coverage with partial public health measures would result in a predicted 385,983 cases and 1457 deaths over six months.
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